Government Relations

Government Affairs Director

Salary figures from 62 postings that disclosed salary (of 86 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Government Affairs Director is $173,793 per year, with salaries ranging from $65,000 at the 10th percentile to $235,853 at the 90th percentile, based on 62 postings that disclosed salary (of 86 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include government relations, written and verbal communication, coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and stakeholder relationship management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$173,793

10th Percentile

$65,000

90th Percentile

$235,853

Salary Disclosures

62

of 86 postings analyzed

Government Affairs Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$65,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$173,793Typical salary
90th Percentile$235,853Senior / top earners

Based on 62 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Director

Government relationsWritten and verbal communicationCoalition buildingStakeholder engagementStakeholder relationship managementGovernment affairsLegislative advocacyStrategic planningPolicy analysisPublic speaking

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Director

  • RASE4 positions
  • Microsoft3 positions
  • National Fuel Gas Company3 positions
  • PepsiCo3 positions
  • Rohde & Schwarz3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Director

Washington, DCUnited StatesEden Prairie, MNSioux Falls, SDChicago, IL

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Figures from 62 postings that disclosed salary (of 86 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this